- Events to celebrate
Youth Week WA 2024 taking place across the State
- Western Australian Government
awards 36 grants to community groups and local governments
- Youth Week WA 2024
runs from 5 to 12 April 2024
Youth Week WA celebrations kick off in Albany tomorrow, marking the
start of the annual celebration showcasing the contributions of young Western
Australians aged 10-25.
The City of Albany has partnered with local community organisations to
deliver a range of events, including a short film festival, live music and a
job preparation skills workshop.
Other activities such as glow in the dark basketball, art shows and a DJ
Dance Party will be held across WA this year.
More than 100 Youth Week WA 2024 events and activities will take place
from the Great Southern to the Kimberley, which are free, accessible and safe
for all young people.
Propel Youth Arts WA and the Department of Communities' KickstART
Festival is also offering an exciting schedule including the KickstART Market
Day on 6 April 2024.
Youth Week 2024 Ambassadors Izabella Brandis, Nathida Chalermsuk, Fatima
Merchant and Samuel Thomas were appointed in 2023 to support the delivery of Youth
Week.
This year's theme, 'Head, Body, Heart' focuses on how young people
express themselves and take a whole-body approach to mental, physical, social
and emotional health.
The Ambassadors are also developing an online publication that will be
launched at the end of Youth Week to recognise and celebrate local young people
and organisations involved.
For more information on all Youth Week WA 2024 events, visit: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-communities/youth-week-wa-events
Comments attributed to Youth
Minister Hannah Beazley:
"This is my first Youth Week as Youth
Minister. I'm excited to celebrate the many talents of young people across WA,
as we elevate our young people's voices for the week and beyond.
"The Cook Government understands getting young people involved
in development programs and taking on leadership roles is an essential aspect
in supporting their progress as active citizens.
"I'm committed to ensuring the
contributions that our young people make in our WA community are acknowledged and
their perspectives continue to be embedded in the work we do as a Government."
Comments attributed to Albany MLA Rebecca Stephens:
"Youth Week WA is a time to celebrate every young person in Western
Australia, including in our own Great Southern region, and showcase their
unique ideas, capabilities and skills.
"To mark the occasion tomorrow, the Albany Town Hall will
be hosting a Winter Wonderland Social where 12-to-15-year-olds can dance the
night away in a magical snowy setting."
